In this episode of The Music Law Beat, host Bill Hochberg (Raines) is joined by Martin Maguire, Head of Business Development at PRS for Music, and Lance Phillips, Partner at Sheridans, one of the UK’s leading entertainment law firms. Together, they unpack the growing competition between British and American performing rights organizations and what it means for songwriters, publishers, and attorneys navigating the transatlantic music marketplace.

From pirate radio beginnings to international licensing strategies, the discussion explores the structure of performing rights in the UK versus the U.S., how cross-border affiliations are changing, and what legal practitioners need to know about royalties, representation, and rights management in an increasingly global music economy.

With insights from top British music industry professionals, this episode sheds light on where performance rights are headed—and why U.S. attorneys should be paying attention.

Presented by Raines.

📂 Access CLE materials: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1andZB0qkszSLqyHmL71x4klONj0uscBA/view?usp=sharing

In this episode of The Music Law Beat, host Bill Hochberg (Raines) sits down with Nicolas Urdinola, Partner at SheppardMullin, and John R. Baldivia, Partner at Rossi Baldivia Klein Fine & Spector, PC, for an insider’s look at the legal forces powering the global rise of Latin music.

As artists like Bad Bunny, Karol G, and Peso Pluma dominate international charts, attorneys are increasingly at the center of complex negotiations spanning continents, languages, and laws. Bill, Nicolas, and John unpack how deal structures, publishing rights, branding, and digital distribution are evolving in this fast-moving space.

The discussion offers practical insights into representing artists, labels, and producers in cross-border transactions—highlighting how cultural fluency, creative strategy, and legal precision combine to drive success in the modern music industry.

Presented by Raines.

📂 Access CLE materials: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vU2bcEj1y_qFQqHxnnUd_PP7nO4HzpGf/view

Join host Bill Hochberg (Raines) as he sits down with festival promoter and attorney Danny Hayes and top music agent Jarred Arfa to explore the ever-evolving world of music festivals and touring —from the negotiating table to the stage.

This all-access conversation hits the business and legal beats that matter: the future of ticket pricing, insurance issues, branding opportunities, and what makes festivals more—or less—attractive to artists. With sharp insights from both promoter and artist rep perspectives, the panel will unpack new risks, data trends, and why the live music experience remains ground zero for fan connection and industry innovation. It's a backstage pass to where music, money and legal strategy collide.

Presented by Raines.

No CLE credit will be provided for this program.